Catherine Called Birdy (film)
| Catherine, Called Birdy | |
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| Directed by | Lena Dunham |
| Screenplay by | Lena Dunham |
| Based on | Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Laurie Rose |
| Edited by | Joe Klotz |
| Music by | Carter Burwell |
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| Distributed by | Amazon Studios |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Catherine, Called Birdy is an upcoming British medieval comedy film written and directed by Lena Dunham.
Cast
- Lena Dunham
- Billie Piper
- Andrew Scott
- Bella Ramsey as Birdy
- Joe Alwyn
- Dean-Charles Chapman
- Ralph Ineson as Golden Tiger
Production
In February 2021, it was announced that Dunham has scripted and will direct a film based on the children's novel Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman that was "her longtime passion project".[1] At the end of March 2021 it was announced that Billie Piper, Andrew Scott and Bella Ramsey were included in the main cast.[2] On April 1, 2021, it was reported that Joe Alwyn and Dean-Charles Chapman joined to the cast of the film.[3]
Principal photography began on March 30, 2021 in close proximity to Stokesay Castle, Craven Arms.
References
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 2, 2020). "Lena Dunham & Working Title Gear Up To Shoot Medieval Comedy 'Catherine, Called Birdy' In UK". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (March 25, 2021). "Billie Piper Joins Lena Dunham's 'Catherine, Called Birdy' With Andrew Scott, Bella Ramsey". Variety. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (April 1, 2021). "Joe Alwyn and '1917' Star Dean-Charles Chapman Join Lena Dunham's 'Catherine Called Birdy'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 1, 2021.